Engaged Learning
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.
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Cookies Class Travels to the Heart of the Civil Rights Movement
During Cookies, 25 seniors and chaperones traveled through important locations of the Civil Rights MovementRead More -
French Fest C'était Magnifique
Middle School French students turned the courtyard into a slice of France in an immersive event to showcase what they had been learningRead More -
Physical Activity Makes Field Day Fun
Read MoreThe Physical Education Department hosted its annual Field Day on Wednesday -
Scholastic Bowl Attends National Championship Tournament
The Scholastic Bowl team traveled to Atlanta for the 2025 High School National Championship Tournament hosted by NAQTRead More -
Senior Signs for Competitive Dance Team at Wake Forest
Parker hosted a Signing Day event for senior student-athlete Zoe Gary, who committed to joining Wake Forest’s Competitive Dance Team in the fallRead More -
An Independent Study Explores Abstract Algebra
Junior Chase Wayland spent this semester immersed in a self-designed study to explore concepts beyond elementary algebraRead More -
Author Discusses Environmental Conservation with 2nd Grade
Author Suzanne Slade discussed conservation and her craft with students in 2nd gradeRead More -
Chicago a cappella Shares Its Voices
The vocalists of Chicago a cappella performed for the first school audience of their traveling season as Parker's 8th annual Joan W. Harris Visiting Musicians in ResidenceRead More -
Enjoy Parker's Got Talent
Parents, guardians and adult members of the Parker Community attended the first ever Parker’s Got Talent show on Saturday, May 17Read More -
Junior Mathematician Places 18th in Nation
Read MoreJunior Darius Cleaver’s performance in the Math Kangaroo competition earned him 18th in the nation for his grade level
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Recent News
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Parker Perspectives
Parker Perspectives is an episodic video series featuring Parker community members sharing their experience with the school. -
A Beautiful Subject
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On Finding the Right Fit
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On Cultural Competence
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On Messing Up
Upcoming Events
By the Numbers
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940
total students -
6:1
student-to-teacher ratio -
46%
self-identify as students of color -
6 Acres
urban campus -
88%
faculty holding advanced degrees -
$5.9 million
awarded annually in financial assistance
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.